Manager: Secretariat

Recognising that diversity is important in achieving excellence, Rhodes University especially encourages South African members of the under-represented designated groups to apply.

Purpose

To manage all aspects of work within the Secretariat and to ensure the provision of appropriate secretarial and administrative support to the Registrar’s Office.

Requirements

A B.degree is required (preferably in Administration) plus 6 years relevant experience where such experience includes: -

• Previous experience in a secretariat function
• Previous administrative experience within a computerised administration environment which includes good organisational and planning skills as well as problem-solving and time-management skills.
• Experience  working with large volumes of work
• Track record of using technology to create efficiencies and improve service
• Track record of continuous improvement
• Previous experience in working with committees including the scheduling and organizing of meetings and has a track record of doing so efficiently; the preparation of agendas for meetings; taking of minutes of meetings;  meeting deadlines with a track record of doing so
• At least 2 years supervision/management experience

The Full Minimum requirements against which candidates are to be measured are outlined above. Please refer to the above competencies to answer the questions on the application form. Please attach a copy of your CV, a motivation letter and the application form. Please complete the application form and save it with your surname as the file name.

Closing Date: Tue, 3 January 2017 12:00

Selection Process

Shortlisting  11 January 2017

Interviews   19 January 2017

If you are not contacted within 30 days from the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Remuneration

Total Cost To The Employer R531655